Lentil Arayes
Hearty lentils are tucked inside warm, crispy pita pockets for a plant‑based take on a Levantine favorite. A drizzle of creamy tahini adds richness, making this a satisfying dinner that comes together quickly.
Recipe by Ben· Structured by ReelsMeals
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50 min estimated total time for 2 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 pita bread
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp tahini
Instructions
- 1Rinse 1 cup of dry lentils under cold water, then place them in a saucepan with 3 cups of water; bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15‑20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain any excess liquid and set the cooked lentils aside.
- 2While the lentils are cooking, preheat a dry skillet over medium‑low heat.
- 3Add the 4 plain pita breads to the skillet, one at a time, warming each for about 30 seconds per side until they become pliable but not browned. Transfer to a plate and cover with a clean kitchen towel to stay warm.
- 4In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil with the cooked lentils, tossing gently to coat the lentils evenly.
- 5Lay a warmed pita on a clean work surface, spread a thin layer of the olive‑oil‑tossed lentils in the center, leaving about a ½‑inch border.
- 6Fold the pita over the filling to create a pocket and gently press the edges together with your fingers to seal; repeat with the remaining pitas.
- 7Heat the same skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle (about ½ tbsp) of olive oil, swirling to coat the surface.
- 8Place the stuffed pitas in the skillet, cooking for 3‑4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the exterior is golden‑brown and crisp.
- 9Remove the arayes from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes.
- 10Drizzle the hot arayes with 3 tbsp tahini just before serving, allowing the sauce to melt slightly into the pockets.
- 11Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
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- How long does it take to make Lentil Arayes?
- About 50 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Lentil Arayes recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Lentil Arayes recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ben on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.